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Forum: Touring

07-08-18, 04:08 PM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

I shouldn't have named the shop. That was stupid...

I shouldn't have named the shop. That was stupid and unfair. I admit that. But then again I didn't make any accusations. Someone else did that. I simply just wanted to know if these were fair...

Forum: Touring

06-26-18, 02:03 PM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

Imagine the hassle if you are traveling solo? ...

Imagine the hassle if you are traveling solo?

Yeah international you are pretty much stuck.

My return on this trip will be easy.

1. Hand the guy in Eugene my bike.
2. Get the bike from the...

Forum: Touring

06-26-18, 01:48 PM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

Flying in. Training out. Coll but I would...

Flying in. Training out.

Coll but I would still rather pre ship. So much easier.

Forum: Touring

06-26-18, 01:03 PM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

Cheaper and easier. Even if you have a cart it...

Cheaper and easier. Even if you have a cart it is still A PITA to drag a bike through the airport. Not to mention you don't know if it is going to get there. I ship ahead with plenty of time. ...

Forum: Touring

06-26-18, 12:39 PM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

I am confused why people don't understand that...

I am confused why people don't understand that time is money. Vacations cost X dollars per minute. You can waste that time by building a bike or other pursuits that save money but waste valuable...

Forum: Touring

06-26-18, 11:44 AM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

I did. I had a note right at the top of the...

I did. I had a note right at the top of the box. My fault for not reminding them when they called to tell me the bike was there.

Forum: Touring

06-26-18, 11:42 AM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

Oh for certain. I was just figuring out how to...

Oh for certain. I was just figuring out how to broach this with the manager. My thinking is to wait till I get there and talk to him/her when I get in. Of course being calm and polite. I...

Forum: Touring

06-26-18, 06:46 AM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

Reassemble I guess. Front wheel on, handlebar,...

Reassemble I guess. Front wheel on, handlebar, saddle, pedals.

Forum: Touring

06-26-18, 06:45 AM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

They did and that is what annoys me a bit. At...

They did and that is what annoys me a bit. At least give me a call ya know?

Forum: Touring

06-25-18, 06:08 PM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

Yeah out a box. Prices sure have gone up. ;)

Yeah out a box. Prices sure have gone up. ;)

Forum: Touring

06-25-18, 05:37 PM

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So how did my bike build get to $119?

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Posted By spinnaker

So how did my bike build get to $119?

Bike Gallery in Portland gave me an initial quote of $65 to build my bike. Somehow that got to $119. Mechanic claims he had to replace a rear spoke, a rear straddle cable for the brakes, true the...

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